28032 ZIP Code — Cramerton, NC
Gaston County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28032 is located in Cramerton, North Carolina, within Gaston County. It covers approximately 2.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,925 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
About ZIP code 28032
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($75,026) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,925
population
2.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28032 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28032
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cramerton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28101 Mc Adenville (1.6 mi)
28012 Belmont (2.3 mi)
28056 Gastonia (2.7 mi)
28098 Lowell (2.8 mi)
28054 Gastonia (4.4 mi)
28120 Mount Holly (7.1 mi)
28214 Charlotte (7.7 mi)
28278 Charlotte (8.1 mi)
28052 Gastonia (9.2 mi)
28208 Charlotte (9.6 mi)
28034 Dallas (10 mi)
28217 Charlotte (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,925 |
| Population density | 1,413 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2343 |
| Longitude | -81.0793 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704/980 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 46.6% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 3.7% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,925
Population
1,413
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$75,026
Median household income
$52,574
Per capita income
$232,300
Median home value
$1,060
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
1,245
Housing units
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
62
Under 5
67
134
5–9
146
55
10–14
61
71
15–19
77
40
20–24
43
219
25–34
238
146
35–44
160
189
45–54
207
84
55–59
92
119
60–64
130
143
65–74
155
122
75–84
134
15
85+
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 612 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 2,313 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 585 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Black or African American
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
2.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,517 | 83% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 67 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 46.6% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 30.5% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 3.7% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
11.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
13.4%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $75,026 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
25.7%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
13.3%
$500k–$1M
15.5%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,060 |
| Owner occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter occupied | 24.6% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.5% |
| Electricity | 23.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 481 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 51 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 245 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 630 | 44.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 332 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 493 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.8% | 20.8% |
| Married | 56.0% | 41.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 19.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
19.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 1.4% |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 17.1% |
| Elementary school | 270 | 47.2% |
| High school | 134 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 62 | 10.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Retail trade
16.2%
Professional & management
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Construction
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Information
2.9%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.7% |
| Government | 7.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 3.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
2.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 153 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.1% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,796 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 24 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,797 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,762 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,976 | 67.6% |
| Foreign born | 35 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 128 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 104 | 81.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 452 | 15.5% |
| French | 440 | 15% |
| Italian | 274 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 103 | 3.5% |
| German | 10 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.1% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28032
What city is ZIP code 28032 in?
ZIP code 28032 is primarily assigned to Cramerton, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28032 in?
ZIP code 28032 falls within Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28032?
ZIP code 28032 has an estimated population of 2,925 residents, with a density of 1,410 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28032?
The median home value in ZIP code 28032 is $232,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28032?
The median household income in ZIP code 28032 is $75,026, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28032 in?
ZIP code 28032 observes the EST timezone.